[Ha, alright, so he doesn't need Gregor for that. Point taken. Then let's continue.
Your second option is some sort of half-in, half-out limbo. You could admit the familial relationship, but refuse to take the name Vorkosigan. Not a bad option, really, as you get to dodge all the Vor nonsense. Cordelia would give you the name Naismith in a heartbeat if you wanted it-- it's why Miles used it for his cover.
Or you could be just Miles's brother, or just Cordelia's son, or whatever combination you wish if you want to avoid Aral. They're not actually a package deal, any of them. This does, of course, make things emotionally messy.
It's maybe a little telling that when he's speaking of them as a family, Gregor lets himself give up the pretense of formality with their titles.]
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Your second option is some sort of half-in, half-out limbo. You could admit the familial relationship, but refuse to take the name Vorkosigan. Not a bad option, really, as you get to dodge all the Vor nonsense. Cordelia would give you the name Naismith in a heartbeat if you wanted it-- it's why Miles used it for his cover.
Or you could be just Miles's brother, or just Cordelia's son, or whatever combination you wish if you want to avoid Aral. They're not actually a package deal, any of them. This does, of course, make things emotionally messy.
It's maybe a little telling that when he's speaking of them as a family, Gregor lets himself give up the pretense of formality with their titles.]